The Five Mile Difference, Episode 4: Lessons from a $5.7B Healthcare Outcome
Episode 4: Lessons from a $5.7B Healthcare Outcome
From Startup to $5.7 Billion Exit: The VillageMD Story
Episode Description:
In this episode of The Five Mile Difference, Tim Barry, former CEO and Co-Founder of VillageMD, reflects on what it takes to transform healthcare delivery in America. The discussion follows Barry’s path from early entrepreneurial ventures to building one of the nation’s fastest-growing primary care providers, serving millions of patients through Village Medical, Summit Health, CityMD, and Village Medical at Home. The conversation covers lessons from his first startup, Evo Knowledge, the resilience required after setbacks, and the vision behind VillageMD’s integrated, outcomes-driven care model.
We discuss:
- Why healthcare delivery must focus on outcomes, not just processes
- How investing in primary care improves patient health and lowers costs
- The importance of resilience in overcoming setbacks
- Building strong physician relationships as the foundation for growth
- Navigating the shift from idea to scaled impact
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About our guest:
Tim earned his undergraduate degree in agricultural economics from Cornell University and a graduate degree from Michigan State University. He lives in the Chicago area with his wife and family.
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